Translational Medicine
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Dr, Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgeon and General Practitioner, Aftab Clinic PVT, Ethiopia

Publications

• Short Communication   
  Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for Frozen Shoulder: Efficacy in Pain Reduction and Shoulder Function Improvement
  Author(s): Sabih Ahmed*
  
  Background: Adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. The therapeutic potential of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) has been increasingly recognized in various orthopedic conditions, yet its specific role in treating frozen shoulder remains underexplored. This study was designed to assess the efficacy of PRP injections in improving outcomes for frozen shoulder patients. Method: In this randomized controlled trial, 200 patients diagnosed with frozen shoulder were enlisted. They were evenly allocated into two cohorts: one receiving intra-articular PRP injections and a control group administered with saline injections. Pain intensity was gauged using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), while shoulder mobility metrics were determined through the Range of.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2161-1025.24.14.311

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